ATLANTA — A Democratic candidate for state office in Georgia is drawing backlash after a video surfaced showing her suggesting that supporters of President Donald Trump should be barred from using the internet as “punishment” for their votes.
Suzanna Karatassos, who is running for a Georgia House seat, made the remarks in a video that has since been deleted, though it continues to circulate widely online.
In the clip, Karatassos said that once Democrats regain power, Trump supporters should lose access to social media and online platforms for four years as a way to curb what she described as misinformation.
“The punishment for MAGA for voting for Trump three times needs to be that they remove their internet access for four years,” the so-called “progressive warrior” declares.
Video Goes Viral, Then Disappears
The video quickly gained traction on social media before being removed, with critics sharing clips and screenshots of the remarks.
In the footage, Karatassos argued that restricting online access would prevent the spread of what she characterized as false information while the country “rebuilds.”
The campaign has not issued a detailed public statement addressing the remarks. Karatassos is competing in a center-right district that includes bedroom communities for both Athens and Atlanta.
Criticism Centers on Free Speech Concerns
The proposal is quickly running into a wall of criticism.
Political opponents and free speech advocates correctly note the policy would violate core constitutional protections — especially the First Amendment because:
- The idea would target individuals based on political beliefs
- It raises concerns about government overreach and censorship
- Enforcement would be legally and practically unworkable
Supporters of stricter content moderation, however, have long argued that misinformation online poses risks to democratic processes, though proposals targeting specific voter groups are rare.
Broader Debate Over Online Speech
The controversy comes amid an ongoing national debate over:
- The role of social media in politics
- Government vs. platform responsibility for moderating content
- The limits of political speech in the digital age
While social media companies have previously banned or restricted individual users — including high-profile political figures — government-imposed restrictions based on voting behavior would represent a significant departure from current law and precedent.
Political Impact Unclear
It remains to be seen whether the controversy will affect Karatassos’ campaign, which is challenging a Republican-held seat in a competitive district.
The episode underscores how viral moments — particularly those involving provocative statements — can quickly shape political narratives, even when taken from short-form or informal content.
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“Trump supporters should lose access to social media and online platforms for four years as a way to curb what she described as misinformation.”
In other words the vile nasty godless B itch wants truth to be stopped, she is the one that should be banned from the internet and from America completely!!!